Navajo | Hopi Silver Bolo Tie

Namebolo tie

Date1950-1979

Mediumsilver, leather

DimensionsShield dimensions 3.2 cm x 2.6 cm. Hanging length 47.5 cm; danglers length 5.2cm.

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureNavajo | Hopi

Object numberA2019-2-7

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand fabricated; small shield shaped slide, curved sides with two narrow thin silver rods soldered on reverse to hold braided black leather tie, with top most rod squashed in "U" shape, and two long narrow danglers with biconical beads at end, one on each end of tie; shield has overlay design of a stylized road runner bird and tree in background, and inner surface is oxidized; danglers are conical and have stamped cloud elements on them.

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